Bizet sheep
Breed of sheep
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The Bizet [bi.ze] is a domesticated breed of sheep originating from France. It grows wool but is primarily raised for meat.[1] In 1952, the Bizet was introduced on the Kerguelen archipelago. It is utilized as food for the scientific station there.[2]
Characteristics
Rams have horns and ewes are polled (hornless). At maturity, rams grow to 80 cm (31 in) and ewes 75 cm (30 in) at the withers. On average, rams weigh 90 kg (200 lb) and ewes 55 kg (121 lb).[1] Ewes can lamb up to three times in two years.[3]
History
The breed was developed between 1830 and 1900 by crossing first with the Caussenards breed, then with the Southdown and Dishley English breeds. In 1905, steps were taken to start standardizing the breed.[3]
See also
Flora and fauna of the Kerguelen Islands
References
- ^ a b "Bizet/France". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
- ^ "Southern Indian Ocean Islands tundra". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
- ^ a b "Bizet". Heritage Sheep Breeds. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
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These are the breeds of domestic sheep considered in France to be wholly or partly of French origin.
Many have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively French.
Many have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively French.
- Aure et Campan
- Avranchin
- Barégeoise
- Basco-Béarnaise
- Belle Ile
- Berrichon de l'Indre
- Berrichon du Cher
- Bizet
- Blanc du Massif Central
- Bleu du Maine
- Boulonnaise
- Brigasque
- Castillonnaise
- Caussenarde des Garrigues
- Causses du Lot
- Charmoise
- Charollais
- Commune des Alpes
- Corse
- Cotentin
- Est à Laine Mérinos
- Grivette
- Ile-de-France
- Lacaune Lait
- Lacaune Viande
- Landaise
- Landes de Bretagne
- Limousine
- Lourdaise
- Manech Tête Noire
- Manech Tête Rousse
- Martinik
- Montagne Noire
- Mourerous
- Mérinos d'Arles
- Mérinos de Rambouillet
- Mérinos Précoce
- Noir du Velay
- Ouessant
- Préalpes du Sud
- Raiole
- Rava
- Rouge de l'Ouest
- Rouge du Roussillon
- Roussin de La Hague
- Sasi Ardi
- Solognote
- Southdown Français
- Tarasconnaise
- Thônes et Marthod
- Vendéen
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